Antonio Conte has asked Chelsea’s board to make an attempt to lure Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid as Diego Costa’s replacement, following Costa’s tantrum which has seen him been banished to train on his own.

Morata, who has only started in ten games in all competitions this season, is reported to be unhappy in Madrid as his lack of game time continues. According to Sport, the player would be open to a return to Juventus, but after the Biaconeri’s purchase in Gonzalo Higuain, the club are said to be put off by Real Madrid’s £61.5m valuation.

However, Antonio Conte and Chelsea haven’t been put off with Madrid’s asking price, and believe Morata would be the perfect replacement for his Spanish companion Diego Costa, who has reportedly had his head turned by a lucrative offer from the Chinese Super League.